Secret Society

Artist: The Sheila Divine
Label: Arena Rock
Category: Music

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Format: EP
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 639980002621
EAN: 0639980002621
ASIN: B00006J3W9

Release Date: 2002-09-10

Secret Society

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Tracks:

The Swan
We All Have Problems
Dramatica
Back To The Cradle
Calling All Lovers
Black River

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Customer Reviews:

My Favorite Band.......2005-03-28

This is simply an amazing album. When I first played it, I was afraid it wouldn't live up to (sound as good as) the first two albums. But from the very first song ("Swan"), I was completely sold on the band's music once again.

I just learned that Aaron Perrino has worked on three albums with his new band "Dear Leader." I ordered all three "Dear Leader" albums this evening. Needless to say, I highly recommend all of the Sheila Divine albums and look forward to hearing new songs from "Dear Leader."

Overblown.......2004-10-29

The Sheila Divine certainly struck gold with their outstanding debut New Parade, an album with excellent, moody songwriting and dynamic range. Unfortunately, it seems like too many people felt it was their duty to praise lead singer Aaron Perrino on how incredible his voice was. Now instead of a passionate outing with yearning vocals and keen songcraft, we have an overblown series of vocal acrobatics that sound as if they were intended to get said frontman a tryout for the Phantom of the Opera. This album just limps along wounded, coming off flat and contrived and frankly I just didn't get it. An unfortunate mis-step for a once promising band.

Stunningly Amazing.......2003-05-09

I first heard of The Sheila Divine in 2000 when i saw them open for Morrissey. I was blown away by their music and completely hooked ever since. The Smiths/Morrissey used to be my favorite band/artist of all time (for over a decade)...that is until I heard The Sheila Divine.

This cd, Secret Society, is their third (well, actually fourth) release and you can see how they've evolved and improved without losing their trademark sound. my only complaint is that it only has six songs on it. But those six are just phenominal.

Simply stated...you have to get this.

The Word is Out on The Sheila Divine's Secret Society!.......2002-10-11

The Sheila Divine's new EP, Secret Society, simply cannot remain a secret. This is an E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T disc from one of the most promising lesser-known bands in music today. In my opinion, this album provides ample evidence that The Sheila Divine is poised to make it big. This relatively young band has produced a work that rivals albums from the most popular and preeminent rock artists today. Secret Society is complete with outstanding songwriting, energetic musicianship, and the powerful vocals of Aaron Perrino. Rock music just doesn't get better than this!

The EP begins with "Swan," a song with a name that dovetails directly with the tune itself. As you might imagine, this is a soaring, graceful, majestic song. On the second track, "We All Have Problems," Aaron Perrino recounts feelings of insignificance in the world, making this perhaps the most personal of all songs on the album. "Dramatica" is an effervescent, visceral experience, a masterfully written song supported by earnest vocals and engaging musicianship. "Back to the Cradle" is the hardest song on the album, a melodic but driving rocker with an explosive chorus. The next tune, "Calling All Lovers" is a sweeping ballad irresistibly delivered with the power, passion, and sincerity of Aaron Perrino's voice. The final track, "Black River," is an exquisitely crafted song - between the melodies, the harmonies, the transitions, the lyrics, and the intricacies of sound, this song approaches musical perfection.

My complaint about Secret Society? It only has six tracks!!!

I must also say this. Before buying Secret Society, I read reviews comparing The Sheila Divine to U2. No way, I said to myself, there's no way anybody can compare to the greatest rock and roll band of the last 20 years. Well, a couple of songs on this album sound just like something you might hear from U2. Listen to "Dramatica" and "Black River," and then you can draw your own conclusions.

I also own a copy of New Parade, a great album that was my initial happenstance exposure to The Sheila Divine. With their latest release, this band has definitely won me over: I'm a committed fan. I look forward to hearing more outstanding music from The Sheila Divine!!!

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